Our senses are used externally. And notice it’s also called, “Representations,” right? RE – PRESENTING. This is how we represent things within our mind. So even if you close your eyes, you’re shutting off your external visual sense, but by visualizing something internally, you’re seeing that on your internal screen, …
Strength Training as Self Development
Lifting weights, bodyweight or whatever method of exercise, is like a crucible where you forge your body, mind and spirit. I have always looked at is as such and always will. Not only that, but it is one of the best areas in which to practice the various skill sets …
How Thinking & State Alters Your Strength
This picture here is very important. So there is a lot of information going on in this image. The thing I want to focus on right now over on the left hand side of the page. Over here. Where it says, “Internal Representation, State, Physiology.” This is very important because …
Saxon on Mental Training
In this article, we break down how the Iron Master, Arthur Saxon mentally approaches a heavy lift, specifically in this case the bent press. From what he has written about we not only know tips on physical technique, but his thoughts leading up to and during the lift. If you …
Visualization 101
Welcome to Visualization 101. When I introduce people to how mental training can make them stronger, more fit, and achieve the body they want, I’ll often hear one of two things: “I can’t visualize.” …or… “I suck at visualizing.” If you think you’re in either of the above cases, then …
Intuition Bends Wrenches
The other day I had some time to kill. I had already gone through all my email so I did something I don’t often do…I looked at Instagram. And I’m happy that I did as I saw the following picture and post from Chris Rider. If you don’t know Chris …
Mind Muscle Connection
Anyone that has been involved in strength or muscle building for even a short amount of time is likely to come across the term, mind muscle connection. But like many things having to do with the mind it is ill-defined. Being ill-defined it is then tough to really develop as …
The Mighty Atom’s Internal Dialog
When it comes to sports psychology, one big area is that of your self-talk. What you say to yourself makes a big impact on your performance. (Just like with visualization, HOW you say it may be even more important than the words…) And no, this doesn’t mean what you speak …
Strongman Competition WIN!
I’m very pleased to announce I took 1st place in the Men’s Light Weight division at the Santa Cruz Strength Strongman Challenge 2 this past Saturday. It was a hard-fought battle and I’ll be sharing every detail and video I have with you here in this article. Preparation for the …
6 Steps to Psych Up
As I said in my previous article very few people give you any sort of specifics on the how to of psyching up. And remember this doesn’t mean you need to have people slapping you in the face. (I never liked that one personally, but hey I guess it works …
Mental Training Interview
Jedd Johnson from Diesel Crew interviewed me recently on the topic of mental training. We discussed: How the body and mind work together Why HOW you visualize is more important than WHAT you visualize What to do to best prepared for any Competition The use and value of basic hypnosis …
How Visualization Works
A new article I wrote is available on Breaking Muscle. The History, Science and How-To of Visualization. There is what for some may be a surprising study found in the book Peak Performance by Charles Garfield. The study shows just how powerful mental training can be for athletes: “In my …
Podcast: Garin Bader
This podcast features Garin Bader a master magician, world champion musician, martial artist and more. He discusses his outside the box thinking on how to instantly add strength or speed to anything you try. [display_podcast] How your words dictate your results. How to instantly add your full body behind a …
Handstand Visualization
You may have heard me mention it before. I’m talking about visualization and how it can help you do better in hand balancing and acrobatics. There’s a new article on the site telling my story of how I reached my first ever 30 second handstand. How Visualizing Can Help Your …
A PR using the Handstand Visualization
I didn’t know what I was going to write to you about today. So I decided first to do a little hand balancing to generate a few ideas. Some one hand handstand practice. About three minutes in I slapped myself in the forehead because I should do as I tell …
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